Ford 2005 P207 Explorer Sport Trac Owner's Manual page 420

Tires, Wheels and Loading
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased
risk of tire failure, loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimilar
spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is different in
brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If you have a
dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporary use only. This
means that if you need to use it, you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type as the road tires and
wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or
wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.
When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not:
• Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time
• Use commercial car washing equipment
• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire/wheel
The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the
following:
• Handling, stability and braking performance
• Comfort and noise
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs
• Winter weather driving capability
• Wet weather driving capability
• All-Wheel Driving Capability (if applicable)
• Load Leveling Adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution
should be given to:
• Towing a trailer
• Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body
• Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek
service as soon as possible.
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2005 P207 Explorer Sport Trac (p27)
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